Kingdom Rock kids stand strong

A knight checks his helmet during Kingdom Rock. COURTESY OF LAGUNA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

The 2013 vacation Bible school welcomed 86 children and 87 teen and adult volunteers from Laguna Presbyterian Church and Little Church by the Sea. Together, they experienced God's love and strength.

The Kingdom Rock-themed event was a royally amazing week, as we all learned and witnessed God's miracles, from providing volunteers with the exact gift and talent to fit the need, to watching children accept Christ into their life. We also watched God provide fun details, such as the baby dragonflies outside protecting the Kingdom Castle.

The kids and adults discovered how God's love, family and friends, prayer, trusting God and the Bible help us to stand strong. Hearts were touched, lives were changed and faith was renewed after experiencing these Bible truths in such fun ways.

Our mission was raising money to purchase a pig, llama and sheep through Heifer International, one of several ministries supported by members of Laguna Presbyterian Church.

Not only did the children donate enough money for these three animals ($360) but nearly doubled that amount, raising enough to purchase more animals.

Heifer International is a global nonprofit organization with the goal of ending poverty and hunger in a sustainable fashion. Established in 1944, Heifer International gives gifts of livestock, seeds and trees, as well as extensive training to those in need.

Heifer International projects help families improve their nutrition and generate income in sustainable ways. It refers to animal donations as "living loans" because in exchange for their livestock and training, families agree to give one of the animal's offspring to another family in need, in a process called Passing on the Gift.

Our hearts are filled with gratitude and thanks to all of our wonderful volunteers. We would like to thank all who provided the delicious food for our leaders each day, donated snacks for the children, donated supplies to construct our Kingdom Castle and the time given by so many to make the week a life-changing event.

– Gail Onodera and Maggie Craig are co-directors of the children's ministry at Laguna Presbyterian Church.

A knight checks his helmet during Kingdom Rock. COURTESY OF LAGUNA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Youth leaders stand strong during the Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School. COURTESY OF LAGUNA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Lady Anne teaches a new song during Kingdom Rock Vacation Bible School. COURTESY OF LAGUNA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
Young participants take part in their first vacation bible school. COURTESY OF LAGUNA PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH

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